Audi A6 e-tron vs BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA) and 0–60 mph. The Audi A6 e-tron leads on cargo space.
Liftback
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
80/100#10 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
85/100#3 of 87 · Everyday
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $5,200
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A6 e-tronAudi A6 e-troniX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+39 mi· 10%
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+130 kW· 48%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.6 cu ft· 42%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.5 s faster· 10%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 7%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Performance | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | no data |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Top speed | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Cell chemistry | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi A6 e-tronBMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range
100100Charging
9197Performance
no data88Practicality
9075
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Premium
- $66,700
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- iX3 50 xDrive
- $61,500
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Audi A6 e-tron
- 395 miEPA
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 39 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Audi A6 e-tron
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Audi A6 e-tron
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 130 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Audi A6 e-tron
- version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Audi A6 e-tron
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Ahead by
- $5,200
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 41 sources
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